With the Red Berry Coulis Recipe, you can make a colorful, smooth fruit coulis with just four basic ingredients and 15 minutes of cooking time, turning ordinary sweets into remarkable pleasures. For a simple yet striking dessert, drizzle it over cheesecake, swirl it into yogurt parfaits, or serve it with vanilla ice cream.
Although I have always enjoyed making dishes, I have a particular place in my heart for sauces. Sauces are the final element that brings a meal to life, and this recipe for red berry coulis is no exception. It’s the type of dish I’m thrilled to share with you, created with love and a passion for enhancing basic ingredients. Let’s embark on this delicious journey together!
Why I Love This Red Berry Coulis Recipe
- Easy and Fast to Make: All it takes is 15 minutes and four ingredients to create a colorful sauce that can enhance any dessert.
- Delicious and Adaptable: Whether drizzled over cheesecake or blended with yogurt, this coulis adds a burst of fresh berry flavor to a variety of foods.
- Combining sugar and lemon juice achieves the ideal ratio of sweet to tangy, enhancing the berries’ inherent flavor.
- You can use this recipe with either fresh or frozen berries, making it suitable for any season, as frozen berries are just as effective as fresh ones.
Ingredients Notes
- Mixed Berries (2 cups): You can use berries like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries either fresh or frozen. Frozen berries perform flawlessly and often save time due to their pre-cleaning and preparation. NOTE: If you prefer a smoother sauce, avoid using blackberries as their seeds can be more noticeable.
- Granulated Sugar (1/3 cup): This balances the berries’ inherent acidity by adding sweetness.
Check your berries’ sweetness before adding sugar. If they’re sweet, add less; if sour, add mores to balance the natural tartness of the berries.- Adjustment Tip: Taste your berries first—if they’re particularly sweet, you might reduce the sugar slightly, or increase it for very tart berries.
- Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon): It is crucial to balance the sweetness and enhance the taste. For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Substitution: Lime juice can be used for a slightly different citrus note.
- Water (2 tablespoons): Ensure a smooth consistency by aiding in the thinning of the mixture during the cooking process.
- Optional: Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon): Enhances the overall taste of the coulis and imparts a subtle warmth.
Directions
Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and hull the berries as necessary if you’re using fresh ones, especially strawberries. Thawing is not necessary for frozen berries; they will cook down wonderfully in the pan.
Cook the berries: Put your water, lemon juice, sugar, and mixed berries in a medium saucepan. Put the pan over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and again. The decomposition of the berries will release their liquids, creating a colorful sauce. (Note: To keep the berries from adhering to the pan’s bottom, stir them lightly)
Mix the sauce: Remove the skillet from the heat after the mixture is boiling and the berries have softened. Let it cool a little. Next, either transfer the mixture to a standard blender or use an immersion blender right in the pot. Blend until it’s smooth.
Make Smoothness a Priority: Pour the combined ingredients into a basin and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth coulis. Press the liquid through with a spoon, removing the pulp and seeds. This stage guarantees a silky, expertly prepared sauce.
Let it cool down and store it: Transfer the coulis to an airtight container after allowing it to cool to room temperature. It will last up to a week in the fridge. As it cools, the sauce will become somewhat thicker, making it ideal for dipping or drizzling. (Note : If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in a tablespoon of water before serving)
Expert Tips
- Achieving the Perfect Consistency: If your coulis feels too thick, add a splash of water or lemon juice while blending.
- Avoiding Bitterness: Taste your berries beforehand; overly sour berries may require extra sugar.
- Make It Ahead: This coulis can be made a day in advance to save time. The flavors intensify as it sits!
- Freezing: Pour leftover coulis into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and use as needed.
Creative Ways to Use Red Berry Coulis
- Drizzle Over Cheesecake: Add a tangy-sweet layer to creamy cheesecakes.
- Mix with Yogurt: Stir into plain or Greek yogurt for a fruity, healthy snack.
- Top Pancakes or Waffles: Swap out syrup for a vibrant berry topping.
- Ice Cream Topping: Pour over vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert upgrade.
- Cocktail Mixer: Add a spoonful to champagne or mocktails for a splash of flavor and color.
- Berry Coulis Parfaits: Layer with granola and whipped cream for a simple, stunning treat.
FAQs About Red Berry Coulis Recipe
What Is Berry Coulis Made Of?
Berry coulis typically consists of sugar, lemon juice, and pureed berries. We heat, puree, and drain the mixture to create a smooth, tasty sauce.
What’s the Difference Between a Purée and a Coulis?
While a coulis creates a silky sauce by straining off the pulp and seeds, a purée is thicker and preserves more of the fruit’s texture.
What’s the Difference Between a Berry Coulis and a Compote?
A compote is a lumpy mixture of chopped or whole fruits stewed in sugar, while berry coulis is a smooth, seedless sauce.
Can You Use Frozen Berries for Coulis?
Indeed! For coulis, frozen berries are ideal since they have the same vivid flavor as fresh berries. Simply change the cooking time a little.
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Recipe Card-Red Berry Coulis
Ingredients
- Mixed Berries 2 cups: You can use berries like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries either fresh or frozen. Frozen berries perform flawlessly and often save time due to their pre-cleaning and preparation.
- Tip: If you prefer a smoother sauce avoid using blackberries as their seeds can be more noticeable.
- Granulated Sugar 1/3 cup: This balances the berries’ inherent acidity by adding sweetness.
- Check your berries’ sweetness before adding sugar. If they’re sweet add less; if sour, add mores to balance the natural tartness of the berries.
- Adjustment Tip: Taste your berries first—if they’re particularly sweet you might reduce the sugar slightly, or increase it for very tart berries.
- Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon: It is crucial to balance the sweetness and enhance the taste. For optimal flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Substitution: Lime juice can be used for a slightly different citrus note.
- Water 2 tablespoons: Ensure a smooth consistency by aiding in the thinning of the mixture during the cooking process.
- Optional: Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon: Enhances the overall taste of the coulis and imparts a subtle warmth.
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and hull the berries as necessary if you’re using fresh ones, especially strawberries. Thawing is not necessary for frozen berries; they will cook down wonderfully in the pan.
- Cook the berries: Put your water, lemon juice, sugar, and mixed berries in a medium saucepan. Put the pan over medium heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and again. The decomposition of the berries will release their liquids, creating a colorful sauce. (Note: To keep the berries from adhering to the pan’s bottom, stir them lightly)
- Mix the sauce: Remove the skillet from the heat after the mixture is boiling and the berries have softened. Let it cool a little. Next, either transfer the mixture to a standard blender or use an immersion blender right in the pot. Blend until it’s smooth.
- Make Smoothness a Priority: Pour the combined ingredients into a basin and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth coulis. Press the liquid through with a spoon, removing the pulp and seeds. This stage guarantees a silky, expertly prepared sauce.
- Let it cool down and store it: Transfer the coulis to an airtight container after allowing it to cool to room temperature. It will last up to a week in the fridge. As it cools, the sauce will become somewhat thicker, making it ideal for dipping or drizzling. (Note : If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in a tablespoon of water before serving)
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Notes
- Achieving the Perfect Consistency: If your coulis feels too thick, add a splash of water or lemon juice while blending.
- Avoiding Bitterness: Taste your berries beforehand; overly sour berries may require extra sugar.
- Make It Ahead: This coulis can be made a day in advance to save time. The flavors intensify as it sits!
- Freezing: Pour leftover coulis into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and use as needed.
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Love it <3